Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Vermin destroying – Fumigators
Patent
1996-11-04
1999-02-16
Lavinder, Jack W.
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Vermin destroying
Fumigators
431321, 111 71, A01M 1700, A01M 1900
Patent
active
058708529
ABSTRACT:
A non-toxic fire ant extermination system providing probe injection of scalding water below ground level within a fire ant mound is disclosed. The system includes a propane fueled water heater and water circulating pump capable of heating water in the range of 200 to 210 degrees Fahrenheit and of delivering the same at a flow rate of least three gallons per minute which is effective to eradicate the insects within the core region of a fire ant mound. The injection probe features a cylindrical capture shield which is radially disposed about the probe and adapted for sliding attachment therewith being spring-biased in a downward direction against the surface of the ground during operation thereof to retain the intense heat generated by the process,to capture fire ants emerging from the mound, and to protect the operator from the backflow of scalding water as the treatment proceeds. The injection probe is inserted below ground level and a continuous flow of scalding water is introduced into the mound as the probe is inserted further and slowly withdrawn until the hot water has penetrated throughout the core region of the mound complex. The fire ant extermination system is adaptable for use with any natural source of fresh water by use of a suitable filter system. In the alternative the system is adaptable to any municipal water supply having adequate water pressure in the range of 40 to 60 pounds per square inch.
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